Finding the Third Proportional to 41,822 and 101,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,822 and 101,149 is: 244,634.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,822 : 101,149 = 101,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,822/101,149 = 101,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,822x = 101,149 × 101,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,822x = 10,231,120,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,231,120,201/41,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,634.89
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